On 8/11/07, Betty wrote: > On 8/10/07, Chase wrote: >> On 8/10/07, Ellen wrote: >>> On 8/10/07, Paula wrote: >>>> Don't you think you are being judgmental? Narcissistic >>>> personality perhaps? I think having a dog outdoors is fine so >>>> long as the animal gets a satisfactory amount of attention. >>>> Dogs and birds are NOT a good match -- alls it takes is one >>>> (1) time for a disaster. A dogs behavior is basically >>>> instinctive is it not? >>> >>> Absolutely. Judging is what one does when one comes to a public >>> for mum and puts one business out for the world to see.>>> You think having a dog outdoors is fine, I do not. Dogs are >> pack >>> animals and thrive on companionship from humans. I have yet to >>> see ANY dog get, what you so matter of factly, refer to as >>> satisfactory attention. There are working breeds of dogs that >>> fair better outdoors if they in fact are working. Others do >> best >>> indoors with their human pack.>>> I live with four, well-behaved dogs that respect my birds and >>> even interact with them on a limited basis. I am not so foolish >>> to think that nothing could go wrong, but to imply that you will >>> have a disaster if a dog lives amongst companion parrots is >>> ludicrous.>>> All behavior is instinctive. Humans and animals all have >>> instinctive behaviors so can't see what the point you're trying >>> to make. If you're implying that killing or maiming is foremost >>> in their minds, you really need to brush up on canine behavior.>>> As far as being narcissistic, where did that come from? Do you >>> even comprehend the meaning of the word? How could you get that >>> I'm in love with myself. Please don't confuse judgment with self->>> love.>>> You are just as entitled to your opinion as am I. >> Unfortunately, >>> you speak without thinking. Have a great evening Paula.>> >> Can somebody answer my question?> > > Seriously Chase, if you're that dumb you shouldn't have either as > pets.> Who knows your dog better than you?

Chase you were wrong by putting your dog outside. ESPECIALLY if it were an inside dog to begin with. I have always had my dogs in the same house and room with my birds. I don't let them out together, but the birds are ok in the cages while the dogs are around. I have had only labrador retrievers.....bird dogs.....and they all live in harmony. It takes patience. Don't punish your dog for something YOU did by bringing a bird home. I think you need human training.